Our Mission / Kaupapa
The objective of WestREAP (Westland Rural Education Activities Programme Incorporated Society) is to identify gaps in the provision of education for rural communities for all ages, and develop strategies to fill those gaps, either through REAP programmes or in collaboration with others.
WestREAP has been operating for over 40 years providing educational pathways to local communities across the Westland and Grey districts, from Jackson Bay in the south, to Punakaiki in the north and east to Otira. WestREAP promotes community development, integrating education and the provision of information with activities in other sectors including health, social services, community organisations, Poutini Ngāi Tahu hapū and rūnanga and local government. WestREAP has recently supported the establishment of Te Hono o Ngā Waka, a kaupapa Māori social service agency for Te Tai o Poutini. WestREAP can act as an independent initiator and facilitator of community change.
Our Values
Manaakitanga
Nurturing relationships, looking after people and caring about others well-being with integrity
Accessibility
Connecting to those that are hard to reach geographically, socially and economically through learning opportunities
Inclusivity
Creating a space of belonging and aroha for all those in our community
Empowerment
Supporting and enabling people to increase self-confidence by gaining new skills leading to greater autonomy
responsiveness
Adaptable and positive in meeting community needs
"He tōtara wāhi rua, he kai nā te ahi!"
"If we are not united, we will not achieve. There is strength in unity!"

Our People
ADMINISTRATION

Rik Soderlund
Chief Executive

Margaret Silcock
Payroll

Stacey Granger
Finance Administrator

Holly Thorpe
Operations Team Leader


Kathryn Wells
Customer Service Officer
Natal Priest
WestREAP Intern
ECE AND SCHOOLS
Lisa Barbour
Team Leader
E.C.E and Schools
Sally Richardson
Early Learning Facilitator
Increadible Years
Melody Makers
Tracey Hutt
Early Learning Facilitator
Melody Makers and Playgroup
Jo Bares
Early Learning Facilitator
SPACE
Incredible Years
Whanau In-Home





Kate Lambert
Early Learnnig Facilitator

Nicole Watling
Haast Playgroup

Lauren Jarvis
Cobden Playgroup

Tatiana
Early Learning Facilitator

Cindy Grieg
Early Learning Facilitator - Westland
RANGATAHI YOUTH SERVICES

Abbey Johansson
Youth Services Team Leader

Terry Beddek
Ngā Toki Ako
Alternative Education Lead Facilitator

Maree Thomas
Youth Services Facilitator & Administrator - Grey

Ngā Toki Ako
Alternative Education Facilitator

Jackie Davidson
Youth Services Facilitator & Youth Coach- Hokitika

Ngā Tipu Totara
ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Holly McHugh

Cindy Greig

Kystal Hereaka

Adult & Community Education Team Leader
Koru Club- Hokitika Supported Learner Programme Lead Facilitator
Erica McFarlane
Koru Club-Hokitika
facilitator
& amazing volunteer
Koru Mawhera Supported Learner Programme
Lead Facilitator
WEST COAST DISABILTY RESOURCE SERVICE

Emma Wieblitz
WCDRS Information Consultant-Hokitika

Holly Thorpe
WCDRS Information Consultant-Hokitika

Cilla Raruve
WCDRS Information Consultant-Westport
BOARD MEMBERS
Patricia Roney
Cody Peneamene
Leann
Board Chair
Board Member
Board Member

Patricia Roney

Patricia Roney


